Well, here we are at my last Ballum recap (finally!) I wish it were a more positive one, but to put it plainly, I'm devastated that the show chose to end it this way, and that they chose to treat Ben the way they did. The final scene didn't undo the terrible things that were… Continue reading 28th March, extradited
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27th March, flight risk
Our penultimate Ballum episode, and it falls victim to the show's current ideology which is that it doesn't actually matter whether characters act in character, as long as they're telling a story EE inexplicably want to tell. It's disappointing to say the least, but let's get into it. At the very start of the episode,… Continue reading 27th March, flight risk
26th March, favour
Tuesday's ep gave us the details of this previous crime, and the fallout in the wake of Ben's arrest. We pick up where we left off out in the square, where Ben asks once again if this is some kind of sick joke. Again, he seems genuinely perplexed as he tells Kathy he doesn't know… Continue reading 26th March, favour
25th March, make a fuss
Well, here is is, beginning of the end. As suspected, we got short scenes squeezed into a script that was just enough to cover this exit story they want to tell. Outside the flat, Callum's raving about the birthday card Lexi's made him and showing it to Jay, when Ben joins them. Jay asks what… Continue reading 25th March, make a fuss
The week ahead (week 13)
Well guys, it's hard to believe but this is most likely the last time I'll ever do a Week Ahead post! It's Ben's exit week and there's no hiding the hastiness of it all. Mon 25th March - Rob GittinsCallum tries to hide his disappointment when it's clear that Ben hasn't made any special plans… Continue reading The week ahead (week 13)
26th February, historical day
Just a short appearance from the boys at the start of the week, and once again, nothing for the week ahead spoiler-wise… Monday gave us two little unexpected scenes - the first one with Ben in the boxing gym office, Phil telling him that something is all sorted and will be delivered at lunch time,… Continue reading 26th February, historical day
15th February, single gays club
Thursday's episode seems to close things off for a bit - Johnny carried out his plan and there aren't any sign of Ballum in the spoilers at this stage; but he does get a confession from Linda and perhaps this helps form a new plan if the one he has doesn't actually get rid of… Continue reading 15th February, single gays club
13th February, step up
A couple of Ballum scenes on Tuesday for us, ending on a slightly worrying note... At the Vic, it's Gina's birthday party and as Johnny tries to spy on his mum drinking behind the bar, he clocks Ballum arriving and gets up to greet them - it looked like a hasty excuse to get a… Continue reading 13th February, step up
12th February, distraction
So, Johnny's back, and through some clunky writing the viewers were reminded of how he knows both of Ballum, and Callum in particular makes him feel guilty for not being around for Linda. Just as Johnny storms out of the Vic looking aimlessly for Dean, Ben spots him as he's leaving the Minute Mart and… Continue reading 12th February, distraction
9th February, better than this (and the week ahead)
Hello! Here to talk about our little glimpse of Happy Ballum from Friday before moving onto the week ahead where it seems they've got quite a bit going on with Johnny Carter. Just as Priya comes out to antagonise Kat who's just leaving Phil's house, Ballum are leaving the flat and Ben asks Callum for… Continue reading 9th February, better than this (and the week ahead)